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Time to stifle the sniffles
Nose and chest congestion makes everyone uncomfortable from adults to babies. Although it is not easy, as you get older the discomfort is a little more tolerable, but very small babies that are unable to breathe properly fuss a lot. The immune system is triggered to fight invading germs, causing a build-up of mucus, phlegm and fluid in the nose and chest. However, congestion means that the germs are lodged in the body and are unable to exit freely through the nose. Thus, it is important to get the mucus flowing freely and a good idea to encourage the expulsion of any phlegm.
The Natural Way
There are many natural ways to help open blocked noses and chests to promote easy breathing. Congestion in both adults and children causes agitation and restlessness due to hindered breathing. Blocked noses also often mean sleeping with your mouths open, leaving you vulnerable to sore throats. A stuffy nose may also lead to blocked sinuses, earaches, and further distress and pain. There are a number of things that can be done to keep noses chests clear. At night, try propping children up with extra pillows. This will raise their heads and cause them to sleep at an angle, facilitating easier breathing through the night. You can also try using a plug-in device such as a vaporizer, which releases softly soothing vapors such as lavender and chamomile to aid clear and easy breathing. Natural remedies have long been used to maintain clear chests and support easy breathing.
What are Sniffly Sprinkles?
When your child is sickly it can be difficult to know what to do! Your little one has a runny and stuffy nose, can’t breathe easily, is irritable, clingy and won’t eat or sleep… nothing you do for them seems to help at all and they seem to get more and more miserable.
Sniffly Sprinkles contain a variety of all-natural 100% homeopathic ingredients to quickly, safely and effectively relieve sneeziness, runny and blocked noses in children. Sniffly Sprinkles is also a wonderful remedy for settling kids who are miserable and restless due to illness.
The fine pleasant-tasting granules of this remedy are easy and convenient to give to children and even babies and will bring relief to your sick child when you are at your wits’ end.
Pure Goodness*
Like all Feelgood Health products, Natural Kids Sniffly Sprinkles has been developed with care by our practising Clinical Psychologist, is 100% natural and manufactured according to the highest pharmaceutical standards. Individual ingredients are well-researched and have been specially chosen for their high safety profile in childrens’ remedies.
How have Sniffy Sprinkles helped others?
'When Tyler was sick last week, the whole family was miserable. Nobody was getting any sleep and of course we felt sorry for the poor little tyke. Your Sniffy Sprinkles really helped, within a few hours I could hear he was breathing much more easily and looked like he was feeling better. After a good night’s sleep he was back to his usual self- what a pleasure! Thank you for a great kids’ remedy that really works!'
- Becky
'Sniffy Sprinkles should be a standard requirement for every mother’s medicine cupboard! They have helped my children time and again. I even took some to my neighbour for her little girl and I made a friend for life!'
- Mrs J. Oberholzer
Ingredients:
Sniffly Sprinkles contains the following homeopathic ingredients in therapeutic dosages and equal parts:
Nat Mur (6C) is a homeopathic remedy which is excellent for children who are constantly sneezing and have a dripping nose. Also very effective for children prone to sinus problems.
Nux vom (6C) is a proven homeopathic remedy used for headaches and prolonged bouts of sneezing. This remedy addresses the problem of streaming nose during the day and blocked nose at night. Nux vom. will calm restlessness in sick children.
Alium cepa (6C) is a homeopathic remedy which quickly treats stinging, burning, streaming nose and eyes and stops violent sneezing attacks, while reducing inflammation in the nasal passages and eyes.
Ferrum phos (D6) is is often suited to those children that tend to be weak, feel the cold, and suffer with poor circulation. They are often very sensitive to noise and dislike moving around because of fatigue.
Wind flower (6C) tis remedy suits those suffering with common discharge of excess mucus with either a runny or blocked nose, sinus congestion, and a loose cough with greenish yellow phlegm.
Influenzinum (C30) is an oral “homeopathic vaccine” for flu. Due to the method of manufacture, this remedy is very safe, is not associated with side effects generally linked to the orthodox vaccines and contains no molecular evidence of live virus. A proprietary preparation is produced each year using the flu virus strains recommended by the World Health Organization for the year's vaccine production.
Baccillum (C30) is a homeopathic remedy for congestion, coughing and all types of respiratory ailments.
Sucrose (inactive ingredient)
Note: Sniffly Sprinkles is presented in small sucrose granules. The amount of sucrose used is very small and is generally well tolerated even by people who are sucrose intolerant. Sniffly Sprinkles contains no gluten, artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.
How do I use Sniffly Sprinkles?
Sniffly Sprinkles are presented in fine pleasant tasting sucrose granules that are simply sprinkled on the child's tongue where they dissolve easily. This makes Sniffly Sprinkles a pleasure to administer to children, including babies. Even children who have lost their appetites due to illness will readily take their Sniffly Sprinkles!
Directions:
Sprinkle a pinch onto the tongue every hour until symptoms subside. Thereafter use three times daily for 2 - 3 days.
Caution:
As a precaution, all medicines, including natural remedies, are not recommended for babies under 6 months unless under medical supervision.
Symptoms should begin to subside within several hours with full recovery over a few days. Use of Natural Kids KiddieBoost will strengthen the immune system against future illness. Concurrent use of Congesto-K Pillow Spritzer, Congesto-K KiddieRub and ComfiCoff will all help to reduce symptoms and discomfort and ease congestion.
Information on colds and flu in children
All of our remedies are carefully formulated and manufactured according to the principles of naturopathic medicine to promote healthy body systems and to maintain and encourage normal healthy functioning of all body organs, including the chest, nose and respiratory system.
It is important to promote the education and awareness of the public in terms of the link between lifestyle and long term health. It is in the spirit of helping to increase awareness of the relationship between diet, lifestyle and health that we offer the following information on upper respiratory tract infections in children. Please note that this information is offered for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical attention. When in doubt, please consult your health practitioner.
Colds and Flu
Colds and flu are infections which mainly involve the upper respiratory tract and are caused by viruses. Colds and flu can cause many of the same symptoms, but a cold is generally milder, while flu tends to be more severe.
There are more than 100 different viruses that can cause the common cold! Flu is also caused by viruses - the Influenza virus. There are fewer viruses that cause flu and this is why a vaccination can be produced.
Symptoms of colds and flu
The first signs and symptoms of a cold normally present as feeling tired, sneezing, coughing and having a runny nose. Your child may not have a fever at all or may run a low fever - just 1 or 2 degrees higher than usual. Flu generally starts more suddenly and can be more severe. Weakness and fatigue are common. Your child may have a fever, dry cough, a runny nose, chills, muscle aches, a headache and a sore throat. It usually takes longer to get over the flu than a cold.
Both illnesses can cause children to become miserable and grouchy. Flu often leads to decreased appetite and refusal to eat. Often, with the difficulties of breathing through a blocked nose, sleep becomes problematic too.
Why are children more susceptible to colds and flu?
Childrens’ immune systems are not as strong or well-developed as adults’, making them more vulnerable to infections of all types. Children who go to kindergarten, day-care and after-care are particularly at risk as they come into close contact with many other children every day and we all know that hygiene and hand-washing are not always top priorities for little ones!
How are colds and flu usually treated?
Colds and flu are usually treated with bed-rest and symptomatic medication until the body’s own immune system overcomes the infection. There are no allopathic medications to cure colds or flu. Although antibiotics are sometimes prescribed, they are not effective against viruses and will only help in the case of secondary infections. Children who become repeatedly infected due to exposure at day care centers may find themselves on one course of antibiotic after the other, often compounding the problem.
Over the counter medicines like paracetamol, as well as various cough and cold products are often used to treat symptoms. However, many of these come with side effects. Decongestant drugs can be very effective, but cause side-effects like increased irritability and hyperactivity. They can also “over-dry” the nose and mucus membranes - causing discomfort. It is also important to remember that all of the symptoms of colds and flu (e.g. coughing, sneezing and running nose) are nature's way of trying to drive the virus from the body and one should therefore take medicines like cough suppressants and decongestants with caution as they can prolong the illness and even make it worse in the long run.
How can I prevent colds and flu in my child?
A strong and healthy immune system will protect your child from all types of illnesses, including colds and flu. Keep your child’s immunity in peak condition with the following tips:
As a deficiency of certain vitamins and minerals can weaken the immune system, it is important to feed your child a healthy, balanced diet. Ensure a wide variety of fruit and vegetables and limit junk food and candy. If your child is a picky eater or avoids healthy food like the plague, use a daily multivitamin supplement, including Vitamin C and zinc.
Keep your child away from second-hand cigarette smoke and obvious sources of pollution like exhaust fumes near busy roads.
Avoid unnecessary use of prescription medications, especially antibiotics and steroid drugs.
A healthy lifestyle including a balanced diet and regular physical exercise will help to keep your child healthy, strong and protected from illness.
Limiting the bacteria and viruses that your child comes into contact with, will also decrease their risk of falling ill.
How do I order?
South African customers order below or phone 021 7970198 for assistance.
Our ComboPacks consist of multiple remedies that work well together to provide increased support at a discounted price.
Sniffly Sprinkles + Congesto-K KiddieRub Aromatherapy night time support for the nose and chest, plus homeopathic decongestant formula to support easy breathing (one of each) Retail price: R172.80- SAVE 10% [ VAT incl | Click for SHIPPING ]
Sniffly Sprinkles + Congesto-K KiddieRub + ComfiCoff Homeopathic decongestant for children for open nose and chest and easy breathing, with soothing herbal cough syrup and aromatherapy chest rub. Retail price: R225.60- SAVE 20% [ VAT incl | Click for SHIPPING ]
Disclaimer: The information on this website is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure and is not a substitute for a professional consultation with a medical or health professional. Do not make any changes or additions to your prescription medicine without first consulting your doctor. Should symptoms persist, please consult your doctor.
